Sharda University Student Dies by Suicide, Allegedly Blames Faculty for Mental Harassment

A tragic incident has shaken Sharda University after a student reportedly died by suicide, leaving behind a note accusing two faculty members of persistent humiliation and mental harassment. The incident has sparked widespread outrage among students and raised pressing concerns about mental health support and faculty-student relationships in educational institutions.

According to initial reports, the student, whose identity is being withheld for privacy reasons, allegedly ended her life inside her hostel room. A suicide note recovered from the scene reportedly mentioned that she had been subjected to continuous humiliation and mental harassment by two faculty members. The note reportedly included a distressing line: “I can’t live like this anymore.”

In her final note, the student accused two faculty members of behavior that allegedly contributed to her deteriorating mental state. She claimed they repeatedly insulted her in front of peers and placed undue academic pressure on her, leading to intense emotional distress.

While the specific nature of the alleged harassment is still under investigation, fellow students have alleged that complaints of mistreatment often go unheard, creating an environment of fear and silence.

Sharda University issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the student’s family. The university has promised full cooperation with the police investigation and has formed an internal inquiry committee to look into the allegations against the faculty members.

“We are deeply shocked by this tragic event. The safety and well-being of our students are our top priority. We will assist authorities to ensure a fair and transparent investigation,” a university spokesperson said.

Local police have registered a case of abetment to suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code and are questioning the accused faculty members as well as close friends and classmates of the deceased. Authorities are also reviewing CCTV footage from the hostel and classroom areas.

Following the incident, hundreds of students gathered on campus demanding justice and immediate action against the faculty members named in the suicide note. Many students voiced concerns over a toxic academic environment, claiming this was not the first instance of faculty allegedly humiliating students.

Social media has been flooded with hashtags calling for accountability, with students and alumni sharing personal experiences of mental stress faced in higher education.

This tragic incident has reignited the conversation around mental health support systems in Indian universities. Experts have highlighted the need for:

Psychologists emphasize that academic pressure, humiliation, and lack of proper support structures often push students into isolation and distress.

The incident at Sharda University is not just an isolated tragedy but a wake-up call for academic institutions to prioritize mental health, student safety, and accountability. As the investigation continues, the hope remains that justice will be served and preventive measures will be strengthened to avoid such incidents in the future.